Solar Savings Calculator for Knoxville, TN
Homeowners in Knoxville pay an average of $142/month for electricity through Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB). With 4.4 peak sun hours per day, solar panels can significantly reduce your energy costs.
$142
Avg Monthly Bill
13¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
4.4h/day
Peak Sun Hours
$43,174
Est. 25-Year Savings
Calculate Your Savings in Knoxville
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Your Estimated Solar Savings
System Size
8.4 kW
Panel Count
21 panels
Total System Cost
$23,100
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$6,930
Net Cost
$16,170
Annual Savings
$1,704
Payback Period
9.5 years
25-Year Savings
$43,174
Return on Investment
267%
* Estimates based on 4.4 peak sun hours/day in Knoxville, TN, system cost of $2.75/watt, 30% federal ITC, 3% annual electricity inflation, and 0.5% annual panel degradation over 25 years. Actual results may vary.
Local Solar Details for Knoxville
Utility & Permits
- Utility Company
- Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB)
- Permit Cost
- $300
- Permit Timeline
- 2-3 weeks
- Net Metering
- none
System Estimates
- Recommended Size
- 8.4 kW
- Panel Count
- 21 panels
- Gross Cost
- $23,100
- Net Cost (after credits)
- $16,170
Available Incentives for Knoxville, TN
Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Reduces federal income tax liability by 30% of the total cost of a solar energy system, including equipment and installation.
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